Standing for All Sorts of SCI
Standing is safe, effective, and important for people with spinal cord injury, Tracy Oostema, PT, DPT, notes in Rehab Management.
Standing is safe, effective, and important for people with spinal cord injury, Tracy Oostema, PT, DPT, notes in Rehab Management.
Invacare Corporation (Invacare) introduces the ISA (Invacare Stand Assist) active patient lift solution for the post-acute care setting into the US market. It is designed to provide maximum comfort and security when transferring weight-bearing patients, as well as those needing rehabilitation support.
Quantum Rehab announces the debut of its new Edge 3 Stretto. Designed with a narrow power base and featuring a smaller footprint, it can be a great fit for children, teenagers, and smaller adults, according to the company.
Assistive technology ripples out to mobility, standing, and beyond to help children engage at home and in the community. A feature for the April 2018 issue of Rehab Management by Jenna L. Anderson, PT, DPT.
Read MoreTherapists use the versatility of standing technologies to get spinal cord-injured individuals into a vertical position faster, and longer. A feature for the January/February 2018 issue of Rehab Management by Caitriona S. Modoono, DPT, Lisa M. Perkins, DPT, CSCS, and Melissa H. Agrimanakis, DPT.
Read MoreAdequate training for children and their caregivers in mobility technologies through practice and demonstration optimizes use and minimizes device abandonment. A feature for the November/December 2017 issue of Rehab Management by Lauren A. Snolis, PT, DPT.
Read MoreCustomizing the technology to fit the child’s needs helps provide movement and positioning options that help children engage with their peers and the environment. An exclusive feature for Rehab Management by Melanie R. Connel, PT, DPT; Teresa Adkison, PTA; and Kathryn D. Letourneau, PT, DPT, of The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital, Bethany, Okla.
Read MoreMobility technologies for children provide exciting and beneficial options, but require careful consideration. A feature for Rehab Management by Jean Murby, PT, PCS; Christa Rocco, DPT; Kristen Lally, DPT; Marianna DiMaggio, DPT; and Stacey Zalanowski, DPT.
Read MoreThe redesigned Bantam extra small and small pediatric standing frames from EasyStand include new and updated features.
Read MoreMatching pediatric mobility equipment to a young user’s needs requires not only understanding physical ability, but possessing a clear view of cognitive function and the desire to move. An exclusive Rehab Management clinical feature.
Read MoreAccording to authors Meredith Budai, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS, CRND, and Erin Neuland, PT, DPT, pediatric mobility provides the vital link that can lead children toward exploration and engagement with their peers.
Read MoreSelf-directed mobility helps pediatric users engage with their environments on their own terms.
Read MoreStanding systems stakeholders who need the fastest path to updated information about the EasyStand Zing multiple position stander can take in the latest information associated with the product online, according to a statement from Morton, Minn-based EasyStand.
Read MoreA “what if” discussion about mobility devices that doesn’t bog down in blueprints and spec sheets. RM’s editorial director, Frank Long, ponders whether truly transformative developments lie ahead for wheelchair technology, and where the best payoffs may lie for keeping disabled populations moving.
Read MoreUnderstanding patient functional needs and the use environment is essential for achieving positive outcomes with standing systems.
Read MoreA patient sit-to-stand transfer lift that aims to provide users the optimal lift angle is available through SouthwestMedical.com.
Read MoreDynamic seating options for pediatric wheeled mobility help build greater levels of independent function for young users.
Read MoreFirefly, designed by Leckey, recently spotlighted a new mobility device engineered to allow children with motor impairments to stand and walk with the help of an adult.
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